Commercial Loan Officer
Unity Bank
Clinton, NJ · $135k–$185k a year · Posted October 19, 2026
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About the job
Position Summary
The Commercial Loan Officer (CLO) is responsible for managing and growing profitable commercial lending relationships through active networking and cold calling efforts with local centers of influence such as accountants, attorneys, and brokers.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the initial screening and evaluation of potential commercial loan transactions, including site visits.
Evaluate and structure loan requests balancing Unity's credit philosophy with the applicant's requests.
Prepare and submit to the credit department, an initial draft of the loan proposal, including collateral, cash flow and guarantor analysis, along with all other required documents.
Responsible for accuracy of all content in the loan proposal.
Present loan proposal to senior management and or executive loan committee.
Assist the credit and closing departments in obtaining required documentation to facilitate timely closings.
Cross-sell other Unity Bank products and business partner services.
Monitor and report assigned loan portfolio activity to senior management as required by Unity Bank policy and procedures.
Responsible for ongoing monitoring of financial performance including renewals and any necessary memos.
Complete other reporting requirements as directed by senior management.
Assist other areas (ex. Collections, Retail) of Unity Bank regarding assigned loan portfolio as directed by senior management.
Additional Functions
Knowledge of commercial lending parameters is essential
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
Must be able to demonstrate proven track record of successful loan commercial loan origination's
Must be able to cross-sell banking products
Must be willing and able to travel locally
Must be willing to work extended hours as necessary to attend evening business functions
Education and Experience
College degree, preferred
Formal bank credit training, preferred
Must have a minimum of five (5) years commercial lending experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A Commercial Loan Officer's performance is assessed from the volume of new commercial loans originated, new retail accounts, and number and/or type of referrals made to Unity Bank business partners.
Individual requirements are negotiated with hire.
Required Manual Skills:
PC proficient
Working knowledge of software including Word, Excel, FISERV (a plus)
Other office machines (i.e., fax, copier, printer)
Compliance
It is the responsibility of each bank staff member and of management to adhere to policies and procedures designed to implement compliance with the laws and regulations to which the bank is subject. Each bank staff and management member shall be accountable for understanding how compliance with laws and regulations affects the performance of their day-to-day duties, for completing compliance training as assigned and for carrying out those duties in a manner to achieve compliance with those laws and regulations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise. Unity Bank maintains "at will" employment.
This document describes the position currently available. It is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Unity Bank reserves the right to modify duties or job descriptions at any time. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise balance the workload.
Unity Bank is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion and terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, religion/religious practices or observances, age, sex, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, disability or perceived disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, and status as a veteran or disabled veteran of, or liability for service in, the Armed Forces of the United States.
Unity Bank commits to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified disabled veterans provided the individual is able to perform the essential functions of the job , unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship upon Unity Bank. A qualified employee or job applicant with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Unity Bank's human resources department.